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Tulsa · TulsaThe race for District 3 for Tulsa City Council is totally empty, at least for now.Current Dist. 3 City Councilor Crista Patrick confirmed she won't run for office again and will let her term expire in December."Mostly personal reasons. It's time for me to refocus," Councilor Patrick told 2 News May 15. "My daughter is graduating high school. I lost my job at the University of Tulsa which was my full-time employment, because they downsized the th…See the Story
Tulsa City Council District 3 position still waiting for candidate
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Tulsa · TulsaThe Black Wall Street Rally featured live music, community resources, and even a motorcycle parade, all to ensure the community had the opportunity to learn about the area's history.Cleo Harris, the owner of Black Wall Street T-Shirts and Souvenirs, said events in Greenwood are essential."It's very important because when you don't fellowship and know who you are and where you come from you lose that importance, so that's why it's a good thing to…See the Story
Tulsa's Black Wall Street Rally hosts events to remember history
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Glenpool · GlenpoolBy Alexandra Blake Click here for updates on this story GLENPOOL, Oklahoma (KJRH) — As high school seniors prepare for the next chapter, many are choosing going to school skilled trades over traditional college. Skylur Young, a senior at Glenpool High School, is one student getting a head start in the HVAC industry. “I’m an HVAC service tech. So I go, I can do maintenance. I can go to service calls, troubleshoot problems that they may have …See the Story
Gen Z choosing trade schools, Glenpool business owner sees boost
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Floods · Sand SpringsIt was five years ago this week that 10 to 16 inches of rain dumped on Northeastern Oklahoma, causing massive flooding and devastation.Lanny Watson and his family lived through two floods in Sand Springs near Town and Country neighborhood, an area hard hit in both disasters.According to the Corps of Engineers, its a 500-year flood plain, and weve been flooded twice in 33 years, he said.Watson and his wife still live in the same home. We just lik…See the Story
2019 Floods: Recovery ongoing, levee improvements looming
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Poverty · TulsaOne east Tulsa church's food pantry is becoming a lifeline for many experiencing poverty and homelessness, and it just got a big financial boost to its purpose.A $70,000 grant from Woodworth Estates -- part of the United Methodist Church -- is going a long way for volunteers with St. Mark's Church located off East Admiral Boulevard."Even at $70,000, as much as we feed every week it goes quick, food pantry organizer Gene Mayfield said.In just und…See the Story
$70K grant a 'blessing' for Tulsa church's food pantry
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Tulsa · TulsaTulsa is pouring millions of dollars into park upgrades across the city, and the latest project is bringing the first new pool in decades to Chamberlain Park.I live here, and I want everyone to know that we care and that we are a proud neighborhood, and we want to keep it that way, said Jane Malone. RELATED >>> New inclusive playground opens in TulsaJane Malone, President of the Chamberlain Area Neighbors, has lived near 46th Street North and ML…See the Story
'Awesome parks everywhere': $3.4M Chamberlain Park pool to open summer 2025
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Tulsa · TulsaBy Stef Manchen Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — A drug shortage led one Tulsa mother to drive more than 60 miles to Eufaula just to make sure her son didn’t miss a day on his medication. Zachary Scott has been on Fluvoxamine for the last 12 years to support his mental health. His mom, Ginger Scott, is the one who picks it up for him. For the last four months though, Scott said filling Zach’s prescription is no…See the Story
Tulsa mom drives 60+ miles to fill son's prescription amid medication shortage
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